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Could you be our new Community & Events Fundraising Manager? This is an exciting role with real purpose, helping us build a sustainable funding future that supports our values and the people at the heart of our work.
We are seeking to grow our income in the coming years by diversifying our revenue streams and increasing our community engagement to include:
- individual giving
- support from schools, churches and local community groups
- corporate donations and sponsorships in and around our local area
In establishing this new role, you’ll proactively create and grow fundraising income across all fundraising streams to enable us to continue supporting people in crisis and meet local need.
Please see all details in our attached job description and person specification.
To provide emergency food and support in Stratford-upon-Avon and surrounding areas for people in need, and to work with partners to prevent and reliev
We're looking for a talented Individual Giving Manager to join our small team. The role will be responsibile for the delivery of our excellent supporter stewardship, care and retention programmes, whilst driving fundraising growth.
The Individual Giving Manager will be responsible for the development and delivery of Women for Refugee Women’s (WRW) individual giving fundraising strategy, including through a variety of income streams such as regular gifts, High Net Worth giving, corporate support, events, and legacies; to develop and deliver WRW’s support engagement journey in order to generate income from individual donors and to develop strong and long-lasting supporter relationships; to oversee and develop our stewardship retention programme; and to contribute to WRW’s overall fundraising strategy and income generation.
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Capital Project Manager – St George the Martyr, Bloomsbury
Salary: £50,000 p.a.
Contract: Fixed term to May 2027 (potential to extend)
Location: Hybrid – based at St George the Martyr, Queen Square, 3 days per week
Hours: Full-time (35 hours/week)
Annual Leave: 25 days + public holidays
Pension: Employer contribution of 3%
St George the Martyr, is an architecturally significant Grade II* listed church in Bloomsbury and an important part of London's Georgian and Victorian Heritage. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Capital Project Manager to lead the Development Stage of a major conservation and improvement project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of one of London’s most important historic churches and play a key role in its restoration and renewal.
About the Role
As a Client Project Manager, you will play a key role in the delivery of our vision for the future of St George the Martyr, including saving the church, classed as Heritage at Risk, and creating a welcoming, active and inclusive church that engages people traditionally under-served by heritage. You will be responsible for managing and coordinating all areas of the PCC’s activity in the Development Stage of the capital project, supporting a team of specialist consultants and the Design Team. Working closely with the Rector and Project Board, you will lead the internal and external project team, ensuring the Client’s interests are represented throughout.
About You
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and managing all aspects of the capital project on behalf of the client.
- Coordinating and procuring the multi-disciplinary project team and consultants.
- Managing the project budget, reporting to funders, and ensuring compliance with funding agreements.
- Acting as the key liaison with stakeholders, funders, and the Project Board.
- Overseeing design development, procurement, risk, and programme delivery.
You will need:
- Strong project management skills, ideally with a recognised qualification (e.g., APM, RICS, PRINCE2).
- Experience delivering multi-million-pound, heritage-focused capital projects.
- Understanding of heritage and faith sectors, particularly Church of England contexts.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
- A strong commitment to inclusion and community involvement.
For a full understanding of the role and responsibilities, please see the job description.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals
For every Londoner to encounter the love of God in Christ




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Partnerships Manager
£38,000 - £42,000
The Edinburgh International Festival is looking for a Partnerships Manager to join the Development team. We want you to help us present this unparalleled celebration of the performing arts, which brings some of the most exciting and creative artists working today to audiences from around the world.
This is a dynamic role which cultivates new business and manages a varied portfolio of major partnerships (£20k+ pa) covering international, corporate and major trusts. This role will act as an internal and external ambassador for partnership opportunities – identifying assets within the organisation and generating new business externally. The Partnerships Manager will use creative approaches to attract long-term, high-value strategic partnerships which further the Festival’s vision and underpin long-term sustainability.
The Edinburgh International Festival is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We believe that an inclusive culture is the foundation for a successful workplace, and we strive to grow our diverse representation across our staff, our artists, and our audiences.
We are collecting data to measure the effectiveness of our recruitment methods, to ensure that they are fair. We strive to ensure our opportunities are accessible to people from all backgrounds.
We actively encourage applications from currently under-represented groups. We have identified ethnic minority backgrounds, and disabilities as the key areas we would like to focus our recruitment efforts in.
For a full job description and to apply online, visit our website
Closing date for applications: 9am on Tuesday 6 May 2025
Interviews will be held the week commencing 12 May 2025.
Funded by The City of Edinburgh Council and Creative Scotland.
Registered charity number SC004694.
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Overview of the Projects Manager – South Asia role and the team
The Projects Manager – South Asia will join the projects team and interface with new and existing project partners in areas where the Church is persecuted and/or suffering. This role is responsible for identifying, evaluating and overseeing projects in South Asia that align with Barnabas Aid’s mission and objectives. It involves managing the entire project lifecycle, from proposal evaluation and grant administration to monitoring and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of suffering Christians through effective grant management.
We aim to support Christian communities, churches and individuals around the world who face persecution and discrimination because of their Faith.



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Homebased in South East and London Region - Hertfordshire · Hampshire · West Sussex · Surrey · East Sussex · Kent · London
We are looking for a proactive self-starter to sit within a high-performing team working to raise awareness of SSAFA’s support in the South East and London Region of England to those in the Armed Forces Community who need it most.
With the ultimate objective being to grow SSAFA’s presence, profile, and identity, the role is responsible for all marcomms activation in the region. The role holder will work to deliver the central Fundraising, Marketing & Communications strategy.
This role reports to the Senior Storytelling Manager with close alignment with colleagues across the marcomms directorate. The marcomms manager will be responsible for managing marketing campaigns in the South East and London Region of England and promoting SSAFA’s fundraising initiatives and services. You’ll identify the areas of greatest impact and cut through, deliver integrated awareness campaigns and secure media coverage of fundraising events. Crucially, you’ll be able to identify stories which resonate with our target audience and write calls to action.
With a heavy focus on media and PR activity, key to the role is building strong relationships and contacts with relevant stakeholders in your region including media representatives, employees, volunteers, and case study beneficiaries.
About the team
The Communications team is a small but dynamic group of individuals with strong skillsets across Public Relations, Storytelling (case studies) and Internal Communications. The team is a mix of ex-forces and civilians, and they are always sharing knowledge and expertise with each other.
You will work closely across all directorates within SSAFA, with a focus in the South East and London Region, to garner information and create compelling marcomms campaigns and activities to raise awareness of SSAFA’s work.
About you
You will be a highly motivated and creative communicator with a proven track record of delivering impactful PR and marketing campaigns. As a natural storyteller with strong media instincts, you will excel at securing high-profile coverage and elevating our brand presence. You will be a confident relationship builder, skilled at engaging stakeholders across the region, from media contacts to volunteers and case study beneficiaries. You will also be able to work independently while staying closely aligned with teams across fundraising and communications, demonstrating proactivity and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA
SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.
SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.
Closing date: Midnight on Tuesday 13 May 2025.
Interviews: TBC
Our vision A society in which the Armed Forces, veterans and their families can thrive.




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The Joshua Tree is a growing charity with a vision to support any family affected by childhood cancer that needs us.
To help us achieve this, we are looking for a passionate and dynamic Business Relationship Manager to join our income generation team, focusing on North West England particularly Manchester and suburban areas. This role will build and nurture relationships with businesses and organisations in order to generate funding.
As our new Business Relationship Manager, you will cultivate existing business contacts while identifying and securing new introductions and opportunities. Your role will focus on building strong relationships with organisations to maximise fundraising potential and ensure long-term financial support. Representing the charity with enthusiasm, you will promote our work and foster lasting partnerships to achieve income targets.
Additionally, you will collaborate closely with our new Income Generation Advisory Board, comprising of business leaders and CEO’s who can support you with high-level introductions, leads, and strategic insights.
Ideally, we are looking for someone with proven experience in fundraising preferably in the charity or non-profit sector however, applications will be considered from candidates who work in a similar role outside of the charity sector.
What is important to us is your drive and natural ability to engage with people, build meaningful relationships and use your initiative and creativity to generate income from business and organisations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Responsible to: Service Director
Responsible for: Service Delivery team managers and administrator in Loughborough
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Baca office, Loughborough, England with regular travel to locations where Baca’s services are delivered.
Salary:£36,900 - £41,000 per annum for full time hours
About Us:
Baca is dedicated to welcoming, equipping, and supporting young refugees to feel safe and thrive. We create an inspiring environment that raises hope and strengthens resilience, working in partnership with key external stakeholders. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Service Manager to lead our young people services in Loughborough.
Overall Purpose: As a Service Manager, you will be an active leader in our vision and mission, ensuring our values are practiced in words and deeds. You will provide leadership for the young people services, ensuring they align with Baca’s vision, mission, and values.
Key Responsibilities:
Service Delivery:
- Lead and coordinate young people services in Loughborough.
- Ensure effective partnerships with social services and key external partners.
- Oversee and develop the service delivery team.
- Act as deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer, ensuring all aspects of safeguarding.
- Manage the service delivery team budget and grant-funded projects.
- Ensure high-quality service delivery in line with our Theory of Change.
- Oversee systems involved in service delivery, working closely with the Operations Manager.
- Manage and mitigate risks in service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory expectations.
- Participate in on-call duty as part of the team rota.
Service Development:
- Foster a learning culture, learning from young people and stakeholders.
- Develop young people services in collaboration with the Service Director.
General:
- Support the organisation’s activities and maintain data confidentiality.
- Embrace and reflect Baca’s Vision and Values in your work.
- Treat all staff and young people fairly, adhering to Baca’s Equality and Diversity policy.
- Follow safeguarding procedures and adhere to all Baca’s policies and procedures.
- Work flexible hours as needed.
Person Specification:
Character/Attributes:
- Highly organised, able to work under pressure and prioritise tasks.
- Passionate, humble, disciplined, wise, determined, proactive, self-starter, courageous.
- Aligned with Baca’s values and strategic goals.
- Flexible and able to respond to change at short notice.
- Able to lead with hope, patience, calmness, and tenacity in challenging circumstances.
- Critical and creative thinker, able to innovate solutions and make challenging decisions.
- Resilient, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Experience:
- Proven experience at Senior Manager level in a comparable organisation.
- Experience in delivering young people services and working constructively as part of a team.
- Experience in analysing service delivery challenges and presenting solutions.
- Experience in developing and leading high-performance teams.
- Experience in managing projects with multiple stakeholders, including user engagement and budgets.
- Experience in the charitable sector (desirable).
Knowledge/Qualifications:
- Relevant qualification from a UK recognised professional body (desirable).
- Strong Microsoft Office skills.
- Knowledge of issues faced by unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people.
- Genuine concern for those the charity serves.
- Knowledge of team motivation and support.
Skills:
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong organisational, project, and time management skills.
- Strong leadership skills, able to motivate and make difficult decisions.
- Ability to translate vision into financial plans.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload.
- Initiative and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to make decisions with incomplete information.
Other:
- Ability to drive/travel to all service locations.
- Enhanced DBS check required.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. If suitably strong candidates are shortlisted before the deadline, in-person interviews will take place immediately after shortlisting.
Join us at Baca and help us support young people to rebuild their lives and achieve their dreams!
It is our mission to serve young people who have been forced to flee their home country – offering safe homes, education, therapeutic care and support




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In this exciting new role, we are looking for a passionate and ambitious HR Manager to join our team and help us to enhance our team’s performance and wellbeing, our values-led culture, and further enhance our diversity and inclusion.
In this stand-alone role, you will work with the Director of Finance & Operations (DFO) to oversee all aspects of HR practices and processes. You will ensure compliance with employment law, and that all our HR policies, processes, and systems are up to date, simple and well-understood.
You will lead the day-to-day HR function providing support to staff across all areas of HR. This will include managing all our HR systems, providing expert advice and guidance to staff, and overseeing each employee's journey from induction to exit.
You will implement talent retention strategies and ensure Switchback is a fulfilling place to work with a real sense of belonging in the team.
Oversee all recruitment processes focusing on supporting applicants and staff to have the best experience.
You will be passionate about the idea of helping others to be their best and putting in place systems and processes to make that possible. You will be excited about making significant contributions to developing our HR practice and processes.
Above all, you’ll be passionate about Switchback’s purpose and values, and keen to join an organisation that wants to support young men make real, lasting change through front-line work and big ambitions to transform the system.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Site Manager - Newport Wetlands
Reference: APR20255795
Location: RSPB Newport Wetlands, NP18
Salary: £39,205.00 - £41,856.00 Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Benefits: Pension scheme (7%), Life Assurance scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Are you a dynamic leader with the energy and experience to shape the future of one of the RSPB’s most important visitor sites?
We’re looking for an inspiring and inclusive leader with experience in visitor operations and land management to oversee the visitor facilities at RSPB Newport Wetlands on the Gwent Levels.
As Site Manager, you’ll be responsible for delivering site objectives alongside a high-quality visitor experience. With over 70,000 visitors a year and a thriving membership recruitment operation, Newport Wetlands is a key site for connecting people with nature. You’ll lead and inspire a highly committed team of staff and volunteers to deliver excellence, therefore line management and leadership experience are essential for this role.
You will also work alongside a variety of colleagues from across the RSPB in a matrix structure, including (but not limited to) consultants within the Visitor Operations Team, health and safety, rural surveyors, ecology, fundraising, project management, communications and policy.
Newport Wetlands is a gateway site within the Living Levels landscape partnership, which is a strong and aligned partnership that is driving a range of ambitious initiatives across the Levels.
The successful candidate will be a capable manager who works well with a wide range of people and can collaborate effectively with partners at all levels. Your strong programme and people management skills will help the team achieve the best possible outcomes against our priorities.
You’ll lead work programmes and projects, so enthusiasm, initiative, and diplomacy are key. You’ll need to communicate your passion for nature to others and have a hands-on approach to solving practical challenges.
You’ll need experience of managing income and expenditure budgets and have a commercially minded approach to ensure that we deliver a great visitor experience and generate a profit. You’ll also need to be a good, clear communicator and have an eye for detail, be able to manage systems and processes to ensure that they are all legally, financially and organisationally compliant.
As Site Manager you will:
- Manage day to day operations for people, visitors, finance and legal compliance, habitats and species
- Inspire, lead and develop the dedicated team of staff and volunteers
- Be responsible for the review, update and implementation of the site business plan
- Act as the main point of contact for the local community, neighbours, and partner organisations in order maintain good relationships
- Enjoy the support of a very experienced local team, area manager, visitor operations consultants, ecologists, rural surveyor, safety advisor and other specialist RSPB staff.
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Visitor operation management experience
- Line Management experience (staff and/or volunteers)
- Experience of working within a multi-functional team
- Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Knowledge of the ecological requirements of key species and habitats
- Land management experience
- Health, Safety, Environmental and Land management compliance experience
- Experience of managing contractors
- Effective project and budget management skills
- Practical Problem-solving skills
- Time management, organisational and prioritisation skills
- Influencing and negotiation skills
- IT, database and GIS skills
Desirable qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience:
- Degree level qualification in a relevant subject
- Reedbed/wetland management experience
Closing date: 23:59, Monday, 26th May 2025
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position on 5th June 2025.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
As part of this application process you will be asked complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
No agencies please.
The RSPB brings people together – people like you – to protect the things that matter to us all.



This role plays a key part in the planning and delivery of capital projects programme across the Estate, by supporting the Deputy Head of Building & Facilities. The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the project programme, including project managing the larger and more complex capital projects.
The successful candidate will be a highly skilled project manager with experience planning and delivering projects within the historic environment, cultural sector, and on sites open to the public. They will have a strong background in working as part of a wider estates team, with a solid understanding of estates management, project planning, and delivery.
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and able to demonstrate a proven track record of successfully managing and delivering multiple projects simultaneously.
This post offers the successful candidate to bring innovation and experience together with a systematic approach to problem solving to achieve the most efficient and cost effective methodology of undertaking work within an historic building, with an emphasis on protecting the nations collection of European art.
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Emmaus Greenwich is a unique charity that offers a home, work and individual support to people who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion. We don’t just give people a bed for the night; we offer a home, work opportunities and a sense of belonging.
At the heart of Emmaus Greenwich is our companions. Companion is the name given to those who live in an Emmaus community and contributes to the social enterprise, where they support themselves and one another. Living in a stable environment with the opportunity of work and individually tailored support helps our companions to regain lost self-esteem and the confidence needed to get back on their feet.
Some of the things that we are looking for in our Community Manager:
- The ability to focus on impact and deliver results.
- Experience of planning, developing, and managing support services for clients with support needs.
- Knowledge and understanding of Strength-based practice and Trauma informed care.
- Knowledge and understanding of In-form client management system.
- Experience of managing the performance, learning and development of staff.
- Knowledge and understanding of homelessness issues.
- Demonstrable commitment to inclusive working, ensuring equality and valuing diversity.
- A belief in the potential of each individual and an understanding of the importance of the Community in helping an individual achieve their potential
Some of the things you would be responsible for as a Community Manager:
- Responsible for the admission welcome including assess new referrals, interviewing potential Companions, welfare and care of Companions, their integration into the Emmaus Community and the wider community at large, developing a sense of extended family.
- Lead and implement a culture which provides confidentiality, promotes professional boundaries, protects data, and safeguards Companions, Volunteers and staff.
- To manage support relating to Companion’s needs regarding their daily living requirements, physical and mental health, safety and personal development.
- To assist and encourage Companions to move into independent accommodation where appropriate
- Ensure that effective Safeguarding systems are in place and maintained, acting as the organisation’s Designated Safeguarding Person, with delegated responsibility for policy development, implementation, and reporting.
- Working in partnership with the Retail Manager, facilitate, encourage, and support companion engagement and training within the social enterprises to ensure they are viable businesses.
- Assist the Multi Site Property and Facilities Manager in the upkeep and maintenance of the Community, to ensure that it provides a pleasant and comfortable home for the Companions, whilst adhering to health and safety requirements.
So, if you hold optimism for change, advocate for social justice and have in-depth understanding of challenges faced by people with experience of homelessness and migration and have a positive “can do” attitude we would love to hear from you. You will be joining a friendly and enthusiastic team who are passionate about what they do. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience of trauma informed practice, asset-based approaches, quality assurance frameworks or from a background of supporting vulnerable adults into work; experience of working in partnership with a range of agencies to coordinate activities and initiatives and achieve positive outcomes.
Emmaus Greenwich supports people to move on from homelessness




We’re recruiting for a Development Manager!
The Mill is a small scale multi-art form venue with big ambitions. Situated in the North Oxfordshire market town of Banbury, it is the focus of cultural life as the only public arts and performance venue in the Cherwell District.
Our 237-seat theatre plays host to high quality professional theatre, dance, comedy and music productions, whilst supporting opportunities for local community arts organisations to work and perform in a professional space. Our studio facilities offer a packed creative learning and participation programme focusing on both the visual and performing arts, covering everything from jewellery making to yoga, watercolour painting to creative writing and much more in between. In addition our café/bar and gallery area offers opportunities for local artists to exhibit and sell their work. Increasingly we are working outside of our building and in partnership with a wide range of artists and organisations both in Banbury and Bicester to ensure that all in our communities can experience the evidential health and wellbeing benefits of seeing and taking part in professionally led creative and cultural activities.
Following a successful application to join Arts Council England’s National Portfolio, The Mill has been a NPO since April 2023. The successful candidate will join the organisation at an exciting time in our development, and will play a key role in enabling us to secure the funding required to fulfil our future vision:
With your support we will be a truly exemplar, vibrant, indispensable Arts Centre of which Banbury is rightly proud;
Relevant to all our communities through a diverse programme which celebrates both taking part in and seeing first class arts and entertainment experiences made possible by the capital development of fit for future facilities that match our ambition.
The Development Manager will lead on delivery of The Mill Arts Centre’s fundraising strategy, with a particular focus on establishing new income streams through relationship-based fundraising including through the prospecting and stewardship of high-net worth individuals, companies and legacies.
You will develop and implement strategies to recruit and cultivate new supporters and oversee the stewardship of current relationships with care, with a focus on building new income streams from mid and major gifts.
Post: Development Manager
Reporting to: Chief Executive
Contract: Permanent, 0.5FTE (20 hours per week – schedule to be discussed)
Salary: £35,548.80 FTE (£17,774.40)
Holidays: 22 days per year FTE (11 days pro rata at 0.5FTE) plus public holidays
Place of work: The Mill Arts Centre plus occasional offsite meetings and events
As the only dedicated arts provision in the area, our vision is to inspire creativity and enrich the lives of our communities.



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About this role
At SPANA, we support a network of global partners working through both a short- term small grants and long- term programmes – known as our Senior Partners. Senior Partners represent key strategic investments in our mission to enhance working animal welfare. These programmes are established country offices, each led by dedicated Country Directors who oversee the implementation of our work. Our initiatives in these regions reflect a commitment to delivering holistic programming across a range of interventions to improve the welfare of working animals.
As Programme Manager you will lead our critical relationships and day to day activities with SPANA Senior Partners in overseas country offices delivering our international programmes. You will be responsible for managing activities across SPANA’s international programme work including budget reporting, grant making and management as well as procurement. You are a key part of SPANA’s Global Programs Department (GPD) team and report to the Senior Programmes Manager.
For full details including a person specification please see the job descriptiom.
Contract, location & salary
This is a full-time (34.5 hours per week) permanent role working remotely with regular attendance in our London office. The salary is approximately £40k per annumb subject to skills and experience.
Deadline & how to apply
Please see the job description for full information including details on how to apply. The deadline for applications is 23:59 BST on Sunday 18 May 2025.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prostate Cancer Research exists to honour the men and families who have been through things no family should have to go through, and to work for a future where no one needs to fear a prostate cancer diagnosis.
We are always working to provide resources to help, support and empower patients. Giving them the information they need to make better choices about their treatment, while working to identify and target specific unmet needs in the prostate cancer ecosystem, such as racial inequality and bone metastasis.
Our dedicated staff team is the key to our success, expanding the amount of research that we fund five times over in four years. PCR has been shortlisted for an Impact Prize and won the Change Project of the year award in 2023
The Events & Community Manager role is a new position, created to give the attention and expertise needed to our large and profitable portfolio of virtual challenge events, which have collectively raised over £1m gross income per year for two years. It is a crucial role within the team, overseeing the innovation, planning and delivery of all virtual challenges. You will work with colleagues accross the organisation to seize opportunities, whilst ensuring best practice in our fundraising activity and infastructure, delivering brilliant stewardship during supporters participation in the virtual events and beyond.
The position reports to the Head of Events & Community, and will line manage one Events & Community Executive. Collaboration will be important, especially with the senior Events team managers who lead the innovation, planning and delivery of third party and PCR owned bespoke events.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy, Project Management and Income Growth
- Lead the strategy to maximise the value of PCR's virtual challenge events portfolio, working with the Head of E&C and others to take a long-term view, building on existing foundations to grow and maintain a sustainable income stream
- Oversee the project management of PCR's Facebook Challenges in the UK, leading end-to-end planning and delivery with the support of the E&C executives to hit ambition fundraising targets
- Design and deliver ambitious fundraising budgets for your projects which contribute net income towards PCR's lifesaving mission
- Create and maintain good relationships with suppliers, venues, agencies and consultants to ensure great value
- Oversee the stewardship of fundraisers taking part in virtual challenge events, gaining a solid understanding of the audience, ensuring supporter journeys are relevent and engaging and using feedback to continually develop positive experiences for supporters
- Work with other events team managers to contibute to the planning and delivery of other activity areas, including third-party challenges
Product Development and Innovation
- Continue to grow and improve PCR's Facebook Challenge portfolio, staying up to date with sector trends and opportunities for new journeys, suppliers, propositions and tools, taking a test and learn approach and always ensuring that learnings are captured. For this, there will be realistic budgets and an understanding of the investment needed for new ideas
- Develop approaches to engage supporters beyone their initial participations, working with Public Fundrasing colleagues and others to test cross-selling journeys and maximise the lifetime value of virtual event fundraisers
- Work with other team members to improve other areas of social and virtual fundraising (e.g. non-challenge fundraising on Meta), ensuring all supporters are stewarded and income generaltion opportunities are seized upon
- Maintain a strong level of understanding of PCR's existing (and target) supporters in order to create and implement products & stewardship that motivate and inspire.
- Alongside the Head of E&C and other Events team managers, embed a culture of innovation and supporter insight
- Proactively collaborate internally, working with other teams to identify opportunities which meet PCR's objectives
- Be proactive in your personal development & look for opportunities to learn - with support from your manager
Team leadership
- Line manage one Events & Community Executive, overseeing their work, guiding them to improve & innovate in their role, and supporting their professional development
- Work with the other Events team managers to support (and where appropriate take a lead on) the development of processes and infrastructure in order to improve efficiency, compliance and best practice across the team
- Work closely with the Head of E&C and the other Events team managers on team strategy and capacity planning
- Work with the team to embed our agile ways of working, modelling the principle that we all take collective responsibility for the team's shared goals
- Attend and contribute to meetings, sharing new ideas and learnings that might be useful for the wider team
- Work with the Head of E&C and other Events team managers to embed and model PCR's organisational values: innovation, collaboration, accountability and championing the patient voice
As with everyone in the the Public Fundraising department, you may also get involved with other projects and tasks as appropriate to support all our activities.
Attendance may be required at some weekend and evening events, for which TOIL will be given.
Skills and Competencies
Some of the key attributes of the Events & Community Manager will be:
- A willingness to get stuck in, proactive attitude and eagerness to learn
- Confident event and project management skills, including end-to-end planning, budgeting & results tracking
- An understanding and (ideally) experience of large-scale virtual challenge events or similar peer-to-peer fundraising activity
- The ability to see opportunities and drive progress in existing events - and finding our next successful ones!
- An understanding of good line management practice and the ability to take a leadership role within the team
- A strong sense of personal accountability.
- Excellent organisational skills and an ability to juggle multiple competing priorities/ projects, identifying the most valuable use of your time
- Great communication and stakeholder management skills
- The ability to motivate and inspire a range of audiences through relationship building and storytelling
- Good attention to detail and IT Skills
- A strong belief in the work we do at PCR and committed to PCR's values
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you feel you would be a good fit for the role.
The closing date for applications is the 7th of May and interviews will be held on the 13th and 14th of May.
For more information about our organisation, visit the Prostate Cancer Research website, The Prostate Progress webpage, and the PCR online patient resource, The Infopool.
PCR is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
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